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NASB | Romans 14:12 So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. |
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Bible Question:
I see so many questions here. I am gratefull for them for they make me think and research. What I simply don't understand is WHY there are so many LAZY people where the WORD of God is concerned. It is ones MORTAL SOUL at Stake. Why do people ALWAYS turn to people for the interpritation of Gods word? Surely in this country today, bibles are readily available to everyone who has a desire to have one. Oh, but I don't understand what I read? Are you Stupid? 1 a : slow of mind : OBTUSE b : given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless manner c : lacking intelligence or reason : Or are you simply Lazy? not easily aroused to activity. LAZY suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble *convenience foods for lazy cooks*. INDOLENT suggests a love of ease and a settled dislike of movement or activity *the heat made us all indolent*. SLOTHFUL implies a temperamental inability to act promptly or speedily when action or speed is called for *fired for being slothful about filling orders*. If one reads the word they will learn that they will eventually learn it. So why can we not learn from the experiances of others? Just wondering... George |
Bible Answer: George, You asked, Are we Stupid or Lazy? Then you went on to say, "Oh, but I don't understand what I read? Are you Stupid?" I agree there are many people who may not be very sharp or have the desire to study the Word of God. But where does one's intellegence come from? And those who do have the desire to study God's Word - where did that desire come from? I believe it is the grace of God that gives us wisdom and the desire to read His Word. These things are a gift. For we are told in 1 Cor 4:7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? So we can't boast if we have spiritual wisdom or even a desire to read His Word. Then in 1 Cor 1:31 it says, Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." The motive as to why we read the Word of God is also extremely important. We may read the Word of God to gain more understanding so we can better defend our positions in forum's like this one. But shouldn't we really be reading the Word of God for the sole purpose to better understand God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and to better understand and see ourselves reflected in His Holy Word. Some times our knowledge can puff us up and cause us to look down on those who are not as learned. So use caution when labeling someone as stupid, or lazy. Remember what Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3, He said,"I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." Literal meaning of born again is "born from above". Remember also what Jesus told the Jews in John 5:39. He said, "You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me..." I don't know about you, but I often reflect the things you are speaking of. I am often lazy when it comes to prayer. I don't pray as often as I should and I may be slow of mind far more often than I care to be. But I am thankful that God has revealed to me my weaknesses, because He is able to take them and strengthen them for His Glory. Amen? In Christ...Doug |